Brandon Brown, the NASCAR driver whose win at Talladega became forever related to the “Let’s Go, Brandon” chant, revealed LGBcoin will sponsor his group.
“Let’s Go, Brandon” ended up being a popular chant at sporting events and a kind of demonstration against Joe Biden after NBC NASCAR reporter Kelli Stavast fraudulently claimed on live television that a crowd shouting “F * ck Joe Biden” was actually chanting “Let’s Go, Brandon,” in honor of Talladega winner and NASCAR driver Brandon Brown.
(Isaac Brekken/NASCAR through Getty Images)
Ever since, those wishing to express a non-profane, negative belief towards Biden, have used “Let’s Go, Brandon” instead.
#FJBMovement alive and strong as it discovers it way to @Nascar @TALLADEGA chanting “Fu * k Joe Biden” during race winner’s interview. #NASCAR #FJB #FJoeBiden pic.twitter.com/ZRKVJOgF4A
— Sn00pster (@sn00pdad) October 3, 2021
“The partnership marks the most recent crypto attire to back a NASCAR chauffeur and group, a growing trend not just in motorsports but throughout all professional sports leagues,” a press release on the announcement said. “In 2022, BMS driver Brandon Brown will sport an attractive red, white, and blue livery with the logo design and wordmark of LGBcoin aboard his No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro for all 33 races of the NXS season.
“We are enjoyed partner with Brandonbilt Motorsports and Brandon Brown for the 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series season,” James Koutoulas, LGBcoin HODLer and founder of Tropical cyclone Capital Management,” stated in the statement. “Brandon is not just an incredibly talented chauffeur, however likewise a thoughtful specific smart beyond his years. His dedication and particular concentrate on his profession is inspiring and his personal story is one that we can all take pride in– an American story of success and determination. Brandon is genuinely America’s Chauffeur.”
The color scheme for the LGB-themed automobile is still waiting for NASCAR approval.
THIS IS NO JOKE
NASCAR Chauffeur Brandon Brown, understood for the “Let’s Go Brandon” chant, has actually finally gotten a brand-new sponsor. LGB Coin has actually put itself on Brandon’s car as the main sponsor.
And, “what is LGB Coin?”, you ask.
Let’s Go Brandon crypto currency. pic.twitter.com/EGKTMKreR9
— James Stephens (@JStephens1988) December 30, 2021
“Having the financial backing of LGBcoin is amazing, particularly at such a critical time in our team’s growth as we work to construct to the next level of competition,” Brown stated. “From wondering if we would have the financial means to continue to complete, to my very first significant win (at Talladega no less), to ending up being an unintentional meme, this previous season was a rollercoaster. The assistance of sponsors like LGBcoin empowers us to be as competitive as possible and I’m anticipating competing hard on the track in 2022.”
Yahoo Sports reported on Brown’s brand-new sponsor and his change of mind in embracing the attention he has actually received:
Less than 2 weeks earlier, the Xfinity Series motorist lamented to the New York City Times that he was unable to get sponsorship because of the “Let’s go Brandon” meme that had actually become a within joke in conservative circles.
“This whole Talladega race win was supposed to be an event, and then it was supposed to be something that I was able to use to move up, and I truly wanted to capitalize on that,” Brown told the Times. “However with this meme going viral, it was more of, I needed to stay more quiet, due to the fact that everybody desired it to go on to the political side. I have to do with the racing side.”
Yahoo Sports’ report continued:
Thursday, Brown announced a sponsorship for his cars and truck from LGBCoin, a cryptocurrency with “no intrinsic worth” that’s trying to benefit off of the motto.
In November, NASCAR president Steve Phelps said that it was an “regrettable circumstance” that the euphemism took off. NASCAR deserves to not authorize any sponsorships and, as Fox Sports reported … the group stated NASCAR approved it.
Update: NASCAR states it has not yet authorized the scheme. All paint schemes need to be approved. Sponsorship requires to go through an official process, which has not yet happened. Process/decisions would likely occur in next couple weeks or so. https://t.co/ZL4yWfqHp3
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) December 30, 2021
“We do not wish to associate ourselves with politics, the left or the right,” Phelps stated prior to the season’s final race. “We certainly have and we have actually constantly had as a sport incredible regard for the office of the president no matter who is sitting.”
I’m excited to invite @LGBcoin_io aboard my No. 68 Chevrolet Camaro as our 2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series full season main partner!
News release: https://t.co/yWfkonk8vO pic.twitter.com/s8PkfCtnVD
— Brandon Brown (@brandonbrown_68) December 30, 2021
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